Question

【题目】

WHERE TO GO IN AUGUST?
In Europe August is the height of the peak season! Millions of holidaymakers from around the world invade the beaches and countryside of Southern Europe. The climate is great for travel for just about the whole of the continent with just a few areas affected by extreme heat. The north of Europe is lovely during this month and summer is the ideal time to visit those countries that are generally considered a little cold and damp such as Ireland.Scotland or Holland.	In Asia This season is considered the least favourable.The monsoon(季风)season is at its height over the majority of this area with the exception of only a few countries (Kerala or Tamil Nadu in India,Bali and the southern islands of Indonesia,etc.) Everywhere else a hot,and very damp climate prevails(盛行).
In Africa The Maghreb countries are crowded with tourists.The climate is hot and dry.The Atlantic coast of Morocco is pleasant thanks to the ocean influence.Further to the south it is the rainy season and it is only along the latitude(纬度)of Kenya and Tanzania that the climate becomes favourable to visitors.	In America The north is generally hot and dry(sometimes extremely hot in the deserts towards the west of the USA).Central America experiences a short rainy season at this time but towards the south the conditions are more favourable.
To be avoided: Although July and August are favourable to travel“climatically”speaking,it is often not so pleasant when it comes to quietness and prices.The vast majorities of European countries have their main holidays during this period so the hotels are generally crowded and the prices high for the majority of destinations.

【1】Which part may be the last choice for travelling in August?

A. Asia. B. Africa.

C. Southern Europe. D. Southern America.

【2】Besides climate,__________ can contribute to your disappointment when travelling.

A. hotel prices B. peaceful environment

C. transportation expenses D. troublesome holidaymakers

【3】What does the underlined word“invade”in the part “in Europe” mean?

A. Immigration to. B. Visit separately.

C. Enter in large numbers. D. Attack and occupy.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】A

【3】C

【解析】本文是一则旅游广告，“八月到哪里去旅游？”

【1】A

推理爬满段体。根据In Asia中This season is considered the least favourable.可知，八月旅游最后的选择是亚洲，故选A。

【2】A

细节理解题。根据To be avoided:Although July and August are favourable to travel“climatically”speaking,it is often not so pleasant when it comes to quietness and prices.可知，除了气候，酒店的价格也会让你在旅行时感到失望。故选A。

【3】C

词义猜测题。根据In Europe中August is the height of the peak season! Millions of holidaymakers from around the world invade the beaches and countryside of Southern Europe.可知，八月是旺季的高峰，来自世界各地的数百万游客涌入南欧的海滩和乡村。根据句意可知此处invade的意思是“大量地进入”，故选C。